Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Jan 28, 2013 02:13 PM EST

Ground Beef Recall Affects Five States; 16 Sick after Salmonella Outbreak

At least 16 people across five states have been hit with a salmonella strain that's been linked to ground beef produced in the Metro Detroit area.

Jan 28, 2013 01:41 PM EST

Soldier Gets Double-Arm Transplant; New Hope for Wounded Military

A soldier received a double-arm transplant at Johns Hopkins Hospital after losing all four limbs.

Jan 28, 2013 01:07 PM EST

People Don't Use Tech When Tracking Health Issues; New Survey Released

Nearly seven in 10 adults say that their tracking health issues without the aid of modern technology.

Jan 28, 2013 11:48 AM EST

Like Humans, Monkeys Synchronize Their Behavior; Monkey See, Monkey Do!

Researchers have found that, like humans, monkeys can synchronize their body movements without any conscious effort.

Jan 28, 2013 11:21 AM EST

Ariel Sharon Shows Significant Brain Activity; Comatose Patients Can Respond

Ariel Sharon, the former Israel prime minister who has been comatose for seven years, has shown significant signs of brain activity.

Jan 28, 2013 10:42 AM EST

Iran Launches Monkey Into Space; Ambitious Aerospace Program Continues

Iran has officially sent a monkey into space, continuing the country's ambitious aerospace program.

Jan 28, 2013 09:58 AM EST

Miniature Tractor Beam Uses Light to Attract Objects; Star Trek Fans Rejoice

A team of scientists have created a real-life miniature tractor beam in a development which may lead to more efficient medical testing.

Jan 28, 2013 09:18 AM EST

U.S. Scientists Reach Antarctica's Icy Lake Whillans; Drill, Baby, Drill!

A team of U.S. scientists announced on Sunday that they had successfully reached Lake Whillans, a subglacial lake.

Jan 28, 2013 08:38 AM EST

Early Stage Breast Cancer Survival May be Better with Lumpectomy Than Mastectomy

A new study has found that women with small early breast cancers may have a better chance of survival if they opt for lumpectomy plus radiation rather than mastectomy.

Jan 26, 2013 01:44 PM EST

FDA Panel Votes to Restrict Vicodin and Other Painkillers

A FDA panel has recommended tighter controls on hydrocodone combination drugs which include Vicodin, the nation's most widely prescribed drug.

Jan 26, 2013 09:20 AM EST

Elk at Grand Canyon National Park Getting Too Close for Comfort

The elk in the Grand Canyon may be getting a little too close for comfort. The large mammals, once a rare sight in the national park, are now jamming up roads, grazing on hotel lawns and chasing tourists.

Jan 26, 2013 08:47 AM EST